Jackie Lee Jones

Jackie L. Jones, 85, of Galveston, went home to be with the Lord at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Chase Center in Logansport.  He was born August 9, 1940, in Logansport, Indiana to Jack A. and Dorothy D. (Spencer) Jones.  He married his high school sweetheart Barbara E. Van Briggle on June 5, 1960, in the Baptist Temple in Logansport and she survives.  Together they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

He received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Kokomo and served his country in the United States Army as an MP.  He later retired from Chrysler Corp with many years of service.  He was a member of the Galveston Masonic Lodge, the Shriners, and the Baptist Temple in Logansport where he served as Deacon.  He enjoyed firearms, photography, cooking, traveling and antique fire trucks.

Surviving family include his wife Barbara, his children, Beth (Rick) Johns of Walton; Laura (Ryan) Franscoviak of Royal Center; and Steve (Teresa) Jones of Massachusetts.  Surviving grandchildren are, Kristopher Johns, Ryan Johns, Lance Rohrabaugh, Coty Rohrabaugh, Caleb Franscoviak, Stephanie (Brian) Mumpower, Kristi Prichett and Michelle (Nate) Hicks.  He is also survived by several great grandchildren and one brother, William (Judy) Jones of Lebanon, and sister-in-law, Patricia (David) Kleinmaier of North Carolina.  Jackie is preceded in death by his parents and one great grandchild.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor Ryan Carter officiating.  Jackie will be laid to rest in the Galveston Cemetery following services.   Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jones family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

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